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EU55 HWB

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,866 mi
Last recorded175,866 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 HWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 175,866 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 175,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 166,609 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 166,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 158,572 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 150,087 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 142,492 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 132,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 132,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,059 miles

Additional brake lamp inoperative

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 106,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Additional brake lamp inoperative

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 44,760 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,882 miles

Engine oily

Nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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EU55 HWB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU55 HWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU55 HWB is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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